{ Archive for the ‘Design’ Category }

amy butler organic towels

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Eco-friendly stuff from top designer Amy Butler is fabulous but all too often just isn’t available in Canada.

That’s why we were so excited to see these lush, colourful 100% organic cotton blend towels at Bed, Bath and Beyond! They’re supersumptuous, with a lovely velour band to up the richness factor and come in Orange, Turquoise, Lime, Plum (from top).

The bath towel measures 30″ X 54″, the hand towel 16″ x 28″ and the washcloth 13″ x 13″. Machine washable.

Available at: www.bedbathandbeyond.ca

Prices: $18 (bath towel), $13 (hand towel), $8 (washcloth)

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how to hide your tv

One of the worst things to see when you walk into a living room is a big, bold TV. It’s also become a standard in Canadian homes — we all have them. As I plan to move into my very first house (goodbye crappy apartment!), I’m getting a bit stressed over where to put the TV. Should it go above the fireplace or wall-mounted somewhere else? Do I put it on a TV stand or hide it in a custom bookshelf?

There are so many options, but I do know that I don’t want it to be the focal point of the room. Although many electronics are being designed with colours that fit into your home’s decor, TV’s are still and always will be, big black rectangles.

Our design editor Christine Hanlon designed the space below and I love the way she incorporated dark colours in the wallcoverings so as to camouflage the flat screen. Check out more of Christine’s smart ideas on how to camouflage your tech.

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Photography by Mark Burstyn

haitian tree of life

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What better time to show your support and buy a work of art produced by the Comite Artisanal Haitien, which represents more than 170 Haitian artisans and groups, than now, in the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake?

This fabulous wall hanging is made from recycled oil drums, and represents the Tree of Life, the classic symbol of the interconnectedness of all life on earth.

It would look equally wonderful indoors or out, measures 24″ in diameter and has a protective coating to prevent rust.

Available at: www.serrv.org

Price: $46 (US)

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organic canvas storage bin

hippobin organic canvas storage bin

This adorable bin is the ideal storage solution in a kid’s room or play area. At 17″ high and 20″ in diameter, it can be used to store everything from toys to laundry, and the cotton canvas it’s made from is sturdy enough to stand on its own even when empty.

Green factor: The über-cute felt hippo motif is crafted from 100% recycled water bottles (other designs are also available), and the cotton is organic.

Price: $38

Available at: www.saplings.ca

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you buy, they give

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Introducing a chic, eco-friendly gift that really does keep on giving: Ecojot`s trendy, eco-friendly and socially responsible notebooks. Launched this year, Ecojot`s Buy One, We Give One campaign advocates children`s literacy in developing countries by donating one notebook for every one purchased. They’re distributed directly to schools and students via three foundations –
Ve`ahavta, Free the Children, and the Stephen Leacock Foundation for Children.

The notebooks themselves? Entirely eco-friendly! The funky notebooks, colourfully designed by artist Carolyn Gavin, are made from 100% post-consumer waste, using vegetable-based inks and glues and biodegradable packaging. They`re also made in Canada, and at a biogas-fuelled mill.

Price: $17 (6″x9″ Jumbo Journal, 150 pages); $10 (5″x7″ journal, 80 pages); $5 (3″x4″ notebook, 50 pages).

Available at: Grassroots, Midoco, Write Impressions, The Papery and more; visit www.ecojot.com for a full list of retailers across Canada.

barefoot-friendly floors

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Put your best foot forward on some eco-friendly floors this year. Here are a few of our faves!

1.  Torlys Recycled Leather Planks

Sleek, elegant and eco-friendly: these leather tiles are available in a variety of colours and textures. Available in tile or plank format, the rich flooring is made of 100% recycled leather with cork backing and is completely VOC free!

Price: $11 per plank Available at: www.torlys.com


2. Recycled Metal Tiles

And now for something completely different: These recycled metal tiles are often used for bathroom and kitchen walls, but also make for a chic surprising new floor accent. Tile sizes range from 2×2 to 12×12 and are available in either 100% recycled aluminum or brass. Colour accent tiles are also available, a great way to add an unexpected and eco-friendly element to home.

Price: $35 US  per sq. ft. (aluminum); $70 US per sq. ft (brass) Available at: www.ecofriendlyflooring.com


3. Olde Wood Limited Reclaimed Wooden Planks

Add centuries of history to your home with reclaimed antique hardwood. Available in wide-plank oak, hickory, maple, pine and more, the wood was salvaged from old American barns dating back to the 19th century, and has a beautiful weathered look. Visit their warehouse to custom-choose planks with markings like saw marks and insect and nail holes.

Price: From $7 US per plank Available at: www.oldewoodltd.com


trendy totes for green queens

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Plastic bags, out. Reusable totes, in.

Old news by now, right? Well, here`s what`s new: Trendy, earth-friendly totes for the stylish socially responsible shopper to storm the market in style. Below are just a few faves from Australian-based Envirosax, offering a proverbial grab bag of totes in various styles, fabrics and prints.

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Size: 19.5″ x 16.5″ (unrolled), 4″ x 1.5″ (rolled)

Price: $9.50

Available at: www.envirosax.ca

renovation resolution: “this year, i’ll do it the eco way.”

Presenting some exciting products for your wall-to-wall eco overhaul!

CLD Pure Wallpaper

CLD PURE wallpaper (Carey Lind Designs, Crown Wallpaper) covers your walls with natural, non-PVC product. These stunning, subtle solids and loud patterns are printed using low-VOC water-based inks so you can breathe easy in your own home.

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Price: $80–$100 per roll Available at: www.crownwallpaper.ca

Bamboo Wall Flat by Inhabit Living

For a touch of texture, try these bamboo wall flats by Inhabit Living. Made from 100% bamboo pulp with no chemical additives, these tiles are a wonderful way to make your walls pop! They`re also 100% biodegradable. Customize your look with placement (you can rotate, mix and match the tiles) or paint colour (eco-friendly paint, of course).

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Price: $86US per box of 10 panels (each panel 18″ x 18″) Available at: www.re-modern.com

Milk Paints by Homestead House

Toronto-based Homestead House is all about natural products and cultural heritage – we like! Great for indoor or outdoor use, these milk-based paints are made with natural ingredients and pigments boasting Canadiana names like Voyageur Red and Rideau Blue. They`re 100% biodegradable, durable, and only take about a ½-hour to dry! (We really like!)

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Price: $37.00/1 lb Available at: http://homesteadhouse.ca

new facebook offices

Last week I showed you the new Twitter offices which are the perfect mix of great design and tech-y details.

This week, I want to show you the fabulous new Facebook offices. Although the social networking gang moved into these offices at the end of the summer, I thought I’d share it now in light of how much everyone loved the Twitter offices.

The Facebook offices are similar in that it’s a very open space and has a modern design. And yes, those are turntables and employees skateboarding outside. Uber cool.

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have yourself an eco little christmas

Five fabulous green gift ideas for kids.


Mobiles by Petit Collage
Both peaceful and playful, these mobiles make an artistic, organic addition to a kid`s room. Made with sustainably harvested bamboo plywood, the retro animal motifs are super ‘70s and super cute!

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Price: $75
Available at: www.saplings.ca 

 

 

Stylish Organic Cotton Bedding
I wish I could find these eco-chic sheets in grown-up sizes. They`re made in B.C. with sustainable, fair trade cotton harvested in the USA and India. The bright colours and funky patterns are created with low-impact dyes and inks, so little sleepers are not only snug and stylish, but safe from harmful chemicals, too. Wahoo!


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Price: Blanket, $49-$175
Duvet Cover,  $114-$225
Available at: www.snugasabug-organic.com

 

 

 

Building Blocks
Aspiring architects and budding builders will delight in this 50-piece set of blocks, while parents will appreciate that they`re educational and eco-friendly. The blocks are made from 100% recycled and locally sourced maple that`s free of dangerous materials, so you won`t mind if some blocks end up in the young ones’ mouths… and, well, don`t they always?

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Price: $55
Available at: www.grassrootsstore.com

Tea Set by Green Toys
A green twist on a classic toy, Green Toys’ tea set is the eco answer to the perfect imaginary tea party. The 17-piece pastel-colour is made of HDPE plastic from (mainly) recycled milk containers, and is BPA- and phthalate-free, and safe to use with real (or imaginary!) liquids.

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If tea isn’t your child`s… bag, Green Toys also makes a green (not in colour) dining set, garden set and tool set.

Price: $30
Available at: www.chapters.indigo.ca

 

Liz Clay Custom Portrait
These fun, funky paintings – on 16″ x 16″ mounted canvas – are a one-of-a-kind way to commemorate someone special and immortalize an aspect of their childhood. From a selection of 15 themes, artist Liz Clay will customize the details to reflect the physical features and a particular characteristic, interest, habit or hobby. Using made-in-Canada paints and organic cotton hemp canvas stretched over local British Columbia wood, these portraits make a unique keepsake.

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Price: $350
Available at: www.saplings.ca

 

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